When it comes to moving house there are many factors to consider. There is a lot of planning and work to arrange so try to put together a moving checklist. Often it also ends up more expensive than first thought. Also there is a lot to arrange. To begin with the most important is to know that you have sufficient funds to cover your new intended property. Or if you haven’t found the right house then at least have a sum of money that you can go up to when you come to purchase a property. Get advice from reputable mortgage experts, banks and building societies. You often have to have a good credit history. Before you put a “for sale” sign up discuss the financial side to a move before anything. This is crucial! The specialists will advise you on what sum you can borrow and term lengths to pay back that suit you. It is a good idea to try to get an idea of the costs that are involved. You will have removals, possible connections and disconnection fees, postal redirects, solicitors and estate agents fees. Though, it can be hard to calculate an accurate figure it is a good idea to put aside additional funds to cover the unpredictable fees and costs that can arise when moving.
After you have the go ahead for finance then a good tip before calling in agents is to tidy the place up. Get rid of all old clutter and rubbish. The less clutter and personal photographs the better. It will look better when it comes to the pictures being taken, as well as potential buyers seeing a blank canvas and allowing them to imagine what it will look like with their own possessions placed in it. Once you have an idea of the money you can borrow and a clear out then you can start arranging estate agents to value your house.
Book a few reputable estate agents to come and give their expert opinion on what the house is worth.
You will likely have a rough idea from similar properties in your area and what they are being advertised at. Though prices can vary on houses and a house is only worth what someone wants to pay for it, it is important to be realistic. Advertising too high will put people off. With the internet now people have a wide choice of platforms to look at what offers them the best value when it comes to buying a house.
When you have decided what agents you are going to use then the work begins. Keeping the place neat and tidy for viewings can be a nightmare. If you are busy and have children try to encourage them to help! Next its removals! There are ranges of removal services that cover all needs, from smaller man and van hire to the moving companies that deal with the complete removal to hiring a moving van and doing it yourself. Again it depends on individual requirements and budget. Get various quotes and weigh up your options and what removal service offers you the best value for money. All of these additional extra can soon bump up the costs of moving to a new house, so it is best to think it through carefully and do your home work. There are many websites that can help advice on cheaper options and provide helpful information.
